Chicken Shawarma
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Marinate Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Shawarma
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Marinated chicken thighs slow cook until tender in this Chicken Shawarma recipe. Serve piled high on pita with all the toppings and a simple cucumber yogurt sauce for an easy dinner that's packed with flavor.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion sliced
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For serving - Pitas, lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients, ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken thighs and marinade to a ziploc bag and refrigerate for 4 hours up to overnight.
- To the bottom of your slow cooker add the sliced onion.
- Place your marinated chicken on top of the onions.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked and tender remove from the slow cooker and chop into slices.
- Place the chopped chicken back into the slow cooker.
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
- In a mixing bowl combine the 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flake.
- Assemble your pitas with the sauce, chicken, red onion, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
476IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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